Child Flu Vaccination

Parents / Carers

This vaccination is recommended to help protect your child against flu. Flu can be an unpleasant illness and sometimes causes serious complications. Vaccinating your child will also help protect more vulnerable friends and family by preventing the spread of flu.

This year (2018) children in reception class and school years one, two, three, four and five will be offered their vaccination in school.

You will receive a consent form either through the post or sent home with your child from school (one for each child). Please return the completed consent form back to the school as soon as possible to ensure your child receives their vaccination. A copy of the consent form can be downloaded using the link below.

The vaccination is free and is a quick and simple spray up the nose. Even if your child had it last year, it is recommended to have the flu vaccine again this year.

A leaflet explaining the vaccination programme will be enclosed with your child's consent form and includes details about the small number of children for whom the nasal vaccine is not appropriate.

Since the programme was introduced, most children offered the vaccine in schools have had the immunisation. If you have any queries please contact the healthcare team

If your child becomes wheezy or has their asthma medication increased after you return this form, please contact the healthcare team on 0151 488 8498.

If you decide you do not want to vaccinate your child against flu, please return the consent form giving the reason. This will help us plan and improve the service. Thank you.

If your child misses their vaccination in school please contact us on 0151 488 8498 or email cwp.0-19immsandscreening@nhs.net to book in to one of our community based clinics.

For further information about the Child Flu Vaccination Programme please visit the NHS Choices website.

Consent Form (PDF)

Protecting your child against flu leaflet (PDF)

This year the team have engaged with children in years one to five within Cheshire West and Chester Primary School's, to develop a range of flu bugs to appear on this years Flu Fighter stickers. These will be given to children after having their vaccination.